Abu Sayyaf: Target of Philippine-U.S. Anti-Terrorism Cooperation

This report provides an overview and policy analysis of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines and the recently announced Philippine-U.S. program of military cooperation against it. It examines the origins and operations of Abu Sayyaf, the efforts of the Philippine government and military to eliminate it, and theimplications of a greater U.S. military role in attempts to suppress it. The report will be updated periodically.

This report provides an overview and policy analysis of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines and the recently announced Philippine-U.S. program of military cooperation against it. It examines the origins and operations of Abu Sayyaf, the efforts of the Philippine government and military to eliminate it, and theimplications of a greater U.S. military role in attempts to suppress it. The report will be updated periodically.